1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1955 Rover P4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,102 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Rover P4 (150 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm). This means 1955 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1955 Rover P4 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
Model | Giulietta | P4 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2102 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 150 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 52 L |